Sunday Book Share #34

I'm participating in Feed My Reader Friday hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer,  The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews. These  memes allow book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books they've received, and different posts and events at their blogs. 

Welcome! If you haven't visited for a few days, you'll see I've redecorated. The designer and decorator was Rachel at PJ Designs and she was wonderful. She listened to everything I said, asked questions, and patiently answered my questions. I can happily recommend her to anyone thinking about redesigning their blog.

It was another busy week, both in real life and on the blog. I took Friday night off from all obligations and read a book for fun. Today I have to finish reading some submissions to my pub and give thumbs up or thumbs down to purchasing and publishing them. My allergies have been mild so I've been enjoying having my windows down on the warmer days. I like spring, summer not so much, so I am enjoying this weather. I do wish my apartment had a balcony or patio or some sort of outside access. Goof is still enjoying sitting in the window, face pressed against the screen. :)

The Week In Review

Reviews:  Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Heather Long (contemporary romance)

A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins (historical mystery)

Excerpt:  Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Heather Long (contemporary romance)

Cover Reveals:  Making It Last by Ruthie Knox (contemporary romance)

Breaking the Reins by Juliana Haygert (new adult romance)

Memes:  Cat Thursday - Cats and the internet  Sunday Book Share #33

News & info:  New Look!  

Goodreads Chat with Terry Brooks April 29th 

 Anachron Press is looking for reviewers 

Penguin Books presents "Read Humane" Books in Support of Pets

Giveaways:

2 Hardcover copies of A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins and a $40 Amazon.com gift card for a total of 3 winners.

$50 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash, ends April 28th 

2 Ebook copies of a backlist book in the Always a Marine series by Heather Long (winners choice of book), ends April 29th.

$5 eGift Card to the eBook retailer of the winner's choice, ends April 29th

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash, Ends May 5th

A 7 inch Kindle Fire OR $100 Amazon Gift Card OR $100 Paypal Cash, ends May 5th

Over $1000 in Amazon Gift Cards from author Stephanie Lisa Tara, ends May 10th.

Kindle Fire from author Stephanie Lisa Tara, ends May 31st, 2013

The Week Coming Up

Blog Tour - Interview with mystery author Victoria Hamilton 
Excerpt from the Blood Destiny series by Helen Harper 
Blitz & Giveaway for The Haunting Season by Michelle Muto

BOOKS 

Review - Kindle

I hope to get this read in May but it might be summer before I get to it. One of my fave authors, Julie Campbell, has a story in it, and it has DRAGONS in it. How could I resist?

These are all summer reviews, July and August.

Review - Print

I won the first book but it went missing before I could read it so it'll be a while before I get to this one.

Won

I won this from the author, Kaylea Cross, and Book Chick City. 

I also won a $10 Starbucks Gift Card from romance author Angela Adams, not to be confused with romance author Angela Addams, who has been a guest here and several of whose books I've reviewed. I took a pic but Blogger refused to upload it. 

How was your week? Leave a link and I'll come visit. 

Sunday Book Share #33

I'm participating in Feed My Reader Friday hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer,  The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews. These  memes allow book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books they've received, and different posts and events at their blogs.

This was such a looooooong week. Not only did I have a lot going on at work and personally but then the Boston Marathon bombing happened. I live in a Boston suburb and knew someone running there; he was okay, thank goodness. On Thursday, the suspects shot a cop and on Friday morning, some cities were locked down. Several of my co-workers including my boss were in those cities and couldn't get to work, and one was a close friend of the murdered cop. I am very glad that it's over now and we can get to healing and rebuilding.

The Week In Review 

Reviews:  Alpha and Omega Cry Wolf: Volume 2 by Patricia Briggs, et al (Graphic novel, Urban Fantasy, Romance)
Prophecy Girl by Cecily White (YA, Urban Fantasy)

Excerpts:  Eighty-Eight Keys by Catherine Lavender (New Adult, Romance, Suspense)
Flirting with Disaster by Ruthie Knox (Romance)

Spotlight:  Moonlit by Jadie Jones (YA, Urban Fantasy)

Memes:  Cat Thursday - Bad day?  Sunday Book Share #32

Giveaways:  A $50 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble, ends April 25th. 

Over $1000 in Amazon Gift Cards from author Stephanie Lisa Tara, ends April 25th.

$50 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash, ends April 28th 

$5 eGift Card to the eBook retailer of the winner's choice, ends April 29th

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash, Ends 5/5/13

A 7 inch Kindle Fire OR $100 Amazon Gift Card OR $100 Paypal Cash, ends May 5th

Kindle Fire from author Stephanie Lisa Tara, ends May 31st, 2013

 

Odd and Unusual Phrases Leading to the Blog - "images petite models adult explicit", "when you wish upon a fish book"; still popular, "how to catch a cat" and also still popular for reasons unknown to me, "and seclusion". What is up with that one?

The Week Coming Up

Blog Tours - Review & Giveaway of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Heather Long (Romance)
Review of Murder at Rosamunde's Gate by Susanna Calkin (Historical mystery)
Cover Reveal for Breaking the Reins by Juliana Haygert (Romance, New Adult)

BOOKS

Review - Kindle

I'll review this during Children's Book Week next month; I'm reading it now.

Review - Print

Kindle Freebies

After several weeks of behaving myself with the freebies, last week I indulged again. Oh well, they're free and take minimal space. :D

Don't forget to leave a link so I can visit. May you have a peaceful, book-filled week.

Spotlight & GC Giveaway - Moonlit by Jadie Jones

 

Look at that cover, isn't it lovely? It immediately caught my eye; it probably doesn't hurt that I love horses. :D


Blurb from author ~

 Eighteen-year-old Tanzy Hightower knows horses, has grown up with them on Wildwood Farm. She also knows not to venture beyond the trees that line the pasture. Things happen out there that can’t be explained. Or undone. Worse, no one but she and the horses can see what lurks in the shadows of the woods. When a moonlit ride turns into a terrifying chase, Tanzy is left to question everything, from the freak accident that killed her father to the very blood in her veins. Broken and confused, she turns to Lucas, a scarred, beautiful stranger, and to Vanessa, a charming new friend who has everything Tanzy doesn’t. But why do they seem to know more about her than she knows herself? 

Publisher: WiDo Publishing
Genre: YA, Urban Fantasy
Format: paperback, ebook
Length: 310 pages, 559 KB
Release Date: March 24, 2013

Buying Links: Amazon Kindle * Amazon * Goodreads

WiDo Publishing * Barnes & Noble

 Prologue ~

The first anniversary of my father’s death was even harder on my mother. Back then, I thought she was haunted most by what she didn’t know. I refused to blame her when she raged above me on our staircase that night, drunk and sad and angry. When she made me promise I’d never ride again. When she hurled a half-full bottle of vodka at my face and it exploded on the wooden stairs at my feet. I hadn’t tried to get out of the way. She had just missed. I wanted to tell her that knowledge was no solace, that what you know can burn inside you until there’s nothing left but guilt and ash. I also wanted to protect her from losing the only piece of him she had left. So I didn’t say a word.

About the Author ~

Georgia native Jadie Jones first began working for a horse farm at twelve years old, her love of horses matched only by her love of books. She went on to acquire a B.A. in equine business management, and worked for competitive horse farms along the east coast. The need to write followed wherever she went. She currently coaches a hunt seat equitation team that competes in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, and lives with her family in the foothills of north Georgia. When she's not working on the next installment of the Moonlit series, she is either in the saddle or exploring the great outdoors with her daughter. Moonlit is her first book.

Find Jadie online:

Blog * Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest

Book Blast Giveaway 

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 5/5/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

Sunday Book Share #32

I'm participating in Feed My Reader Friday hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer,  The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews. These  memes allow book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books they've received, and different posts and events at their blogs. 

It was a crazy busy week with both jobs and the blog and this week won't be much calmer though the blog will be a bit lighter. One nice thing this past week was my birthday. That was even the theme of my Cat Thursday meme post. :D I had a good day and last night I got together with friends for dinner. Even the cat was nice to me. :D

The Week In Review

Reviews: I'll Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara (children's picture book)

Girls & Monsters by Anne Michaud (YA, Horror)

Evidence of Life by Barbara Taylor Sissel (Mystery, General Fiction)

Interview: Barbara Taylor Sissel (Mystery, General Fiction)

Excerpt: Alejandro by K. Victoria Chase (Romance, Mystery)

Spotlight: Alejandro by K. Victoria Chase (Romance, Mystery)

Giveaways:

Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick (American History)

Kindle Fire from author Stephanie Lisa Tara (childrens books)

Amazon Gift cards in amounts ranging from $50 to $200 from author Stephanie Lisa Tara

$50 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash

Memes: Cat Thursday - Party Time!  Sunday Book Share #31

Odd and popular search phrases: Still popular are "and seclusion" and "how to catch a cat" :D A new one is "emilys feet" Not a clue :D

Coming Up This Week

Blog Tours - Book Blast & GC Giveaway for Moonlit by Jadie Jones (it has a gorgeous cover!)

Spotlight with Giveaway for Eight-Eight Keys by Catherine Lavender

Reviews - Prophecy Girl by Cecily White

Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Volume Two by Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence, Todd Herman and Jenny Frison

BOOKS

Bought - Kindle

Only $3.99 for the Kindle version and it's DRM free. :)

Review - Kindle

I read and enjoyed the first two books in this series so when he asked if I would be interested in book three of course I said yes!

Review - Print

Leave a link so I can visit you. I didn't do well last week visiting blogs; I'll try to do better this week.

Spotlight & GC Giveaway: Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out by Pandora Poiklos

 

Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out

Anya Michaels is having the time of her life. She has the man of her dreams by her side. She has graduated at the top of her class. She has the job others were lining up for. Between late night drinks at her favourite bar and fancy dinners at the most expensive restaurants, she has a string of adoring friends. Everything changes when she hears the dreaded words, "You are sick." Being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, her world starts to fall apart, one piece at a time. Now dumped, her four year relationship is nothing but a memory filled with pictures, thoughts and a very broken heart. Her job becomes an even further challenge as she tries to hide her condition. Her friends suddenly have more important things to do, what is a party without a party girl? Perfect could not crumble any faster. Soon, caught between situations, people and pieces of life that she never dreamed of planning for herself, Anya begins to wonder if her brain condition is all that bad. As she absorbs the changes in her life and realization sets in, she begins to wonder if she is the only one saying: Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out. 

Publisher: Heart Press
Genre: General Fiction
Format: ebook, paperback
Length: 521 KB, 190 pages
Release Date: April 17, 2011

Buying Links: Amazon Kindle * Barnes & Noble * Amazon

   

Author Pandora Poikilos Pandora Poikilos has been writing for more than 10 years for various media which include newspapers, radio, television and various websites. A social media enthusiast who is passionate about blogging and finding her way around the virtual world, she wills away time in the real world by reading, writing and people watching.

Facebook * Twitter * Website * Blog * Facebook

 

 Book Blast Giveaway

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 4/28/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

   a Rafflecopter giveaway  

Sunday Book Share #31

I'm participating in Feed My Reader Friday hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer,  The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews. These  memes allow book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books they've received, and different posts and events at their blogs.

Spring! Spring is here. My mood always picks up when spring rolls around. The downside to spring is that I feel guilty about staying inside to read whereas in the wintertime, staying inside to read is wonderful. Oh well, nothing's perfect. :D I had the windows open this week and the cat loved it. He was pressed as close as he could be to the screen and his head and ears were swiveling, taking in all the information they could. I also got to see my brother last week when he was up for the funeral. Despite the circumstances it was good to see him again and spend time with him.

The Week In Review

Reviews: Loose Ends by Lucy Felthouse (erotic romance)

Blizzard by Taryn Kincaid (erotic romance)

Cover Reveals: Bathing Beauties, Booze and Bullets by Ellen Mansoor Collier

Excerpts: Spicy With A Side of Cranberry Sauce by Rachell Nichole (contemporary romance)

Hell's Hollow by Summer Stone (YA, UF)

Giveaways: An ebook copy of Hell's Hollow by Summer Stone, ends April 9th

$25 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal Cash, ends April 12th

Kindle Fire HD OR $199 Amazon Gift Card OR $199 PayPal Cash, ends April 15th 

$50 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift, ends April 25th

Memes: Cat Thursday - Underwear Edition  Sunday Book Share #30

Challenge Wrap Ups: March's Reading Challenges Wrap Up

Take Control of Your TBR Pile Challenge Wrap Up

Odd Search Phrases That Led to the Blog: There were a bunch this week. One that's not weird but made me smile was how many times this one was used - "how to catch a cat" followed by "trap a cat". Apparently my Cat Thursday meme post about catching a cat was popular. :D  Some of the odd phrases- "and seclusion" still popular and I'm still clueless; "aurora_valente@hotmail.com" who?, "krystal ball in boots" Why any of these lead to my blog I do not know. :D

BOOKS

Bought - Kindle

This was on sale at Amazon for 99 cents and is a Smart Bitches recommendation. I'm leary because apparently the heroine has asthma and that's a large part of the story. I've yet to read a book or watch a movie that accurately portrays asthma. A co-worker of mine read the book and said Shalvis did okay but it could have been better. I liked the blurb and it was cheap so I'll give it a shot. If she gets it wrong, I won't be reading her again (I've never read her before).

Review - Kindle

*Happy Dance* So many awesome authors in one anthology!!

Kindle Freebies

How was your week? Don't forget to leave a link to your sharing post so I can visit.

Sunday Book Share #30

 

I'm participating in Feed My Reader Friday hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer,  The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews. These  memes allow book bloggers the chance to share print and digital books they've received, and different posts and events at their blogs. 

I don't want to jinx things but spring seems to have arrived and just in time for Easter. My plans today  for Easter are church, go for a walk, play with my cat, and read clean my condo, do taxes and play with my cat. April is going to be a busy month for me, both on the blog and off, so I need to take my downtime when I can get it. Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all who celebrate either or both of those holidays. 

  

The Week In Review

Reviews: Written in Stone by Ellery Adams (Cozy mystery)
Blood and Fire by Shannon McKenna (Romantic suspense)

Cover Reveal: Hard As It Gets by Laura Kaye (Romance, suspense, erotica)

Excerpts: Identity Crisis by Grace Marshall (Contemporary romance

Alpha Me Not by Jianne Carlo (PNR)

Guest Post: Identity Crisis by Grace Marshall (Contemporary Romance)

Spotlight: Ixeos by Jennings Wright (YA, Science Fiction)

Memes: Cat Thursday - How to Catch a Cat  Sunday Book Share #29

News/info: Reviewers Wanted

Giveaways: Alpha Me Not by Jianne Carlo (PNR)

odd search phrases that led to the blog - book written by dog's point of view & and seclusion

Take Control of Your TBR Pile Challenge: I sucked. I got one, just one read. :( I might get one read today, but I have to get my condo in order as my brother's coming up for a funeral in a few days. So, for the month, I read 13 books and short stories, of which 8 count for the challenge.

Blood and Fire by Shannon McKenna (Romantic suspense)

Upcoming This Week

Blog Tours - Book Blitz & Giveaway of Hell's Hollow by Summer Stone

Cover Reveal of Bathing Beauties, Booze and Bullets by Ellen Mansoor Collier

BOOKS - click on images to go to the book's goodreads page

Review - Print

 

I requested the book below a few weeks ago and was excited when I heard I'd be getting it, but I didn't expect it so soon. The book isn't out until August 20th, but I'm not complaining! Kelley is one of my favorite authors.  Goof however was not as excited. :D

Kindle Freebies

Leave a link and I'll visit your Sunday post. :)